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Yes indeed – an embarrassment of riches – and you are thankful!! I spent over 6 hours yesterday with my two-year old granddaughter Sophie – a real delightful day!! We spent some quality time on the outside deck with my two big dogs (sloppy dog kisses don’t faze her), chasing bubbles that I blew tirelessly for Sophie and Lucy the Weimaraner to pop. Betty, the Lab/Weimaraner mix, is just too lazy to chase even ONE bubble – but she does like to chase and kiss small creatures, which is why I don’t let her NEAR the bird feeders!
I also blew up at least 40 small balloons from my stash of toys, then let Sophie stomp them. When summer comes, we’ll fill some with water and have a water balloon fight – YAY!!! We ate lots of chunky peanut butter and honey on crackers, drank juice, went through all my many little “treasure” boxes, with Sophie carefully handling all the items inside and then returning everything to its’ proper place – pretty impressive for someone barely 2!. Then we spent some quality time “spinning” Sophie around – she loves to do it with two hands/arms, not a leg and an arm – personal preference! I get a little dizzy, too, so it would be better outdoors, but as it’s cold and a little rainy – not an option!! So much for just baking a few cookies – my grandmother got off easy – ha! I’m both greatful and thankful on this day to have a 17 year-old granddaughter AND a 2 year-old granddaughter, both of whom are TOMBOYS!!!!! NO GIRLY-GIRLS FOR ME!!

Kudos to Sophie. I’d never heard of a careful, organized two-year-old human. And she’s a two-hand or two-foot spinner not fazed by sloppy dog kisses, as well. Sounds like a keeper. It also sounds like you had the perfect holiday, Charlotte. I’m a little concerned about your balloon hoarding, though.

Beanie, that never entered my mind. I could likely disconnect and reconnect the wiring properly. If I screwed it up, the techies could make it right Tuesday. The larger challenge is getting the big boy upstairs. Jude is at work, and won’t be home until after the LSU/Arkansas game, which is the premier event of my sporting weekend. I may just put a chair in front of the smaller set, so I can read the all-important yet often picayune stats. But thanks for the suggestion. I trust all is well with you.

I have 2 decent channels and the cowboys were playing somebody. I have no idea who or the score or any of it. I was neck deep in turkey and ALL the trimmings and special food dishes that only get to come out during this special day. I was ears deep in laughter, joy and love. A very special day but an exhausting one. Time for bed. A happy thanksgiving to everyone.